What You’re Really Paying For When You Hire a Ghostwriter
People often think hiring a ghostwriter means paying someone to “write the book for you”. They imagine me sitting quietly in a corner, typing away while they get on with their day, and then - ta-da - a few months later they have a finished manuscript.
If only it worked like that!
The truth is, a book that truly sounds like you doesn’t appear out of thin air. It comes from time spent together - real conversations, laughter, reflections, awkward pauses, and occasionally the kind of stories that start with, “I’ve never told anyone this before.”
That’s the work. That’s what I really enjoy and that’s where I find you and your voice.
Why So Many People Never Finish Their Book
Most business owners have a book in them. They know it. They say it out loud after a glass of wine. They even buy the notebook.
But then life gets in the way. They tell themselves they’ll do it one day, when things are quieter. Some make a start, get a few thousand words in, and then stall because they can’t find the time, or because the voice on the page doesn’t sound like them. Others think they’ll get a traditional publishing deal if they keep thinking about it long enough. Most just end up with a folder on their laptop labelled “BOOK – FINAL FINAL (USE THIS ONE).docx” that hasn’t been opened since 2021.
And there it sits - the half-formed idea, gathering digital dust.
Meanwhile, their competitors are the ones getting the interviews, the speaking gigs, and the “as featured in” banners.
A book changes that. It’s the best positioning tool you’ll ever own. It tells the world who you are before you walk into the room. It opens doors, builds credibility, and gives your audience something real - your ideas, your values, your expertise - in a way a LinkedIn post or business card never could.
What It’s Like to Work with Me
Here’s what really happens when we work together.
We talk. A lot. I ask questions that sometimes go way beyond the book because that’s how I find the story underneath the story, the bit that makes readers care. You’ll tell me about things that have shaped you, sometimes things you haven’t thought about as being relevant, and I’ll find the thread that ties it all together.
And yes, I’ll chase you. I’ll remind you about feedback, ask for extra detail, and I’ll keep you on track when life gets busy, because it will. Most of my clients are time-poor and constantly juggling, and my job is to make sure that doesn’t derail the book. You’ll probably roll your eyes at me at least once, but you’ll thank me when it’s sitting on your desk, published on time, exactly as planned.
Why My Approach Is Different
I don’t just hand over a manuscript and disappear. I also publish the book and manage the PR that follows. That means I’m thinking about the bigger picture right from the start - how the book will position you, how it will be marketed, when it will launch, and how to make sure it reaches the people who need to read it.
The end goal is to see your book out there, properly edited, beautifully designed, in print, on sale, and making noise for all the right reasons. Entered into business awards and giving you endless opportunities to hand it out wherever and whenever possible.
That’s the full package: ghostwriting, publishing, PR, and an unshakable commitment to getting it done, no matter how hectic your life becomes.
And the Point of It All
At its heart, a book is about connection. It’s about telling your story in a way that resonates with your clients, your peers, your audience, or even just yourself.
If you’ve ever thought, I’d love to write a book, but I don’t have time, you’re exactly the kind of person I work with. You bring the experience, I bring the words (and a relentless determination to see it through).
You can book a no-obligation consultation here, and we can talk about your idea, over coffee, with all the honesty and humour that real stories deserve.